Captain
Mark Banish

Member since March 2021 New Smyrna Beach, United States
Background
I have 30 years of boating experience with over 1500 days logged sea time in both fresh water and saltwater, including ownership of (4) different vessels up to 31' in length. The majority of my sea time was obtained in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. I have a 50 GT USCG captains license (near coastal) which allows me to charter up to 100 miles offshore in both inspected and un-inspected vessels in all US territorial waters. i am also an active volunteer member if the Unites States Coast Guard Auxiliary (New Smyrna) serving as Flotilla Commander, Certified Vessel Safety Inspector, and National Staff Officer for the Recreational Boatijng Safety B-Directorate.
Techniques
I love to get customers hooked up on fish, depending on conditions and trip duration will bottom fish, drift fish, troll or fish inshore.

Hey, I'm Captain Mark Banish

New Smyrna Beach, United States
Background
I have 30 years of boating experience with over 1500 days logged sea time in both fresh water and saltwater, including ownership of (4) different vessels up to 31' in length. The majority of my sea time was obtained in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. I have a 50 GT USCG captains license (near coastal) which allows me to charter up to 100 miles offshore in both inspected and un-inspected vessels in all US territorial waters. i am also an active volunteer member if the Unites States Coast Guard Auxiliary (New Smyrna) serving as Flotilla Commander, Certified Vessel Safety Inspector, and National Staff Officer for the Recreational Boatijng Safety B-Directorate.
Techniques
I love to get customers hooked up on fish, depending on conditions and trip duration will bottom fish, drift fish, troll or fish inshore.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(35 reviews)
New Smyrna Beach
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Trips from US $495

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 35 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (46)
great trip great time.
Great experience
Great experience
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
78%
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Robert K.
Sedalia, MO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip with Capt. Mark

VERIFIED   5 Hour Tripโ€“Offshore/Nearshore (AM) on July 8, 2022
My wife, daughter and I had a great time on our first fishing charter trip with Capt. Mark The boat was great for us and Capt....
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Jeff M.
Sarasota, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

New Year's Eve Trip with Capt. Mark

VERIFIED   5 Hour Tripโ€“Offshore/Nearshore (AM) on December 31, 2021
Amazing experience!ย  My three adult sons and I scheduled a five hour trip with Capt. Mark the morning of New Yearโ€™s Eve.ย ...
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Deedra A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip AM - OffShore/Nearshore on June 22, 2024
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Monte M.
Good
2.3 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
Overall

Not one single fish caught in over 6 hrs!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM)-Offshore/NearShore on August 2, 2025
Captain was nice but when you spend $800 & fish for 6 hrs you expect to catch at least one fish. Awful first charter fishing...
Monte M. does not recommend White Cap Logistics
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Barbara M.
Jacksonville, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Capt Mark

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on May 7, 2022
We had a wonderful day with Capt Mark! It was my sonโ€™s first time and he was very patient and kind teaching him (and me)...
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